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Reviews (41)

“From Brandon,MS stayed Sept 2013”

Left on 09/10/2013 for a stay in September 2013 | Ronda J.Reviewed Sep 10, 2013Stayed Sep 2013

The Condo was perfect for us with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Only one bedroom does not have a tv. The tv in the bedrooms could use updating one with no remote otherwise no complaints.

Marilyn W.

Ms, United States

“Great Stay”

Left on 08/27/2013 for a stay in August 2013 | Marilyn W.Reviewed Aug 27, 2013Stayed Aug 2013

The Condo could use a few updates. Several light bulbs were blown. The jacuzzi tub didn't work.Great location and Friendly Staff at Benders realty.

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Georgtown, KY, United States

“Great location”

Left on 07/15/2013 for a stay in July 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Jul 15, 2013Stayed Jul 2013

Condo was in a great Location!! Awesome views and beach not crowded infront of the place. Only thing wrong with the place was the patio doors are hard to open and one of the door windows was cracked but not to the point where it was gonna break. Overall great stay! Can't wait to go back

Kristy R.

MO, United States

“Great location, poor property”

Left on 07/07/2013 for a stay in June 2013 | Kristy R.Reviewed Jul 7, 2013Stayed Jun 2013

The condo was badly in need of repairs and some updates- especially kitchen and bathrooms. We had to vacuum and clean it ourselves when we got there. Both doors to balcony were broken. Balcony furniture was broken and needs replacing. Amount of space, location, and property were ok but pics of condo do not show the problems. Cute decor and furniture. Very disappointing- will not stay again unless updates and repairs done. Left a detailed list with Bender Realty.

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Plumerville, AR, United States

“Love Bender, But Not This Codo”

Left on 06/24/2013 for a stay in June 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Jun 24, 2013Stayed Jun 2013

We were happy with the location of the condo. The cleanliness of the unit was questionable. The carpet was very dirty. The door to the balcony was broken including the glass. It was hard to open and close. The kitchen was too small for 8 people. The door to the master bedroom didn't work and the door to the bathroom had been completely removed. We will book from Bender again, but not in this condo.

Kim H.

MS, United States

“Needs Updating”

Left on 06/03/2013 for a stay in June 2013 | Kim H.Reviewed Jun 3, 2013Stayed Jun 2013

I have stayed in Gulf Shores many times and this was the worst condo I have ever stayed in. The carpets were filthy. All dishes we used had to be washed prior to using because of stuck on food. The master bath was in great need of repair with the worst caulking job I have ever seen on it. All of the bathrooms are in desperate need of updating. The kitchen cupboards are barely hanging together The ceiling was falling down over the tub in front bedroom. The jets of the tub didn't work. There was a broken patio window that was patched by duct tape for our stay. When we arrived, there was a clogged toilet. The first thing we had to do was mop up someone else's toilet mess. It took 2 plumbers to fix it. The cupboards were so full of dishes and stuff that they had a small cheap storage cupboard for a small amount of food. There were no ceiling fans. Perhaps the air-conditioning would work a little better if anyone would bother to CLEAN the grate to the air filter. It was caked with dust and grease. Many of the electrical outlets would fall out of the wall if you tried to plug something in. We had many burnt out bulbs and no lights on the patio. There was no table on the patio to enjoy a meal or coffee on.
I was so looking forward to our vacation in Gulf Shores. When we first walked into the condo, to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I am not a wealthy woman and have saved up extra money for a year to go on vacation. It is a shame because the location and the size of the building are just right.For the amount of money charged I would hope that Bender could do A LOT better!! My kids dubbed it the "ghetto" condo. Yikes!

Amber G.

al, United States

“Great location, close enough to walk to The Hangout”

Left on 10/16/2012 for a stay in October 2012 | Amber G.Reviewed Oct 16, 2012Stayed Oct 2012

Will stay there again if we get the opportunity!

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Wentville, MO, United States

“What a view!”

Left on 08/16/2012 for a stay in August 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Aug 16, 2012Stayed Aug 2012

My family vacation was very nice. The condo was perfect for our family of 7 and we never ran out of hot water. The balcony has a perfect ocean view and we even saw dolphins swimming in the morning. Many grocery stores are nearby including Wal-mart. A few things could be improved such as the shower curtains were ripped, the bath tub could use a scrub, and the carpet needed a shampoo. Overall we enjoyed staying here.

debbie g.

In, United States

“Vacation”

Left on 08/02/2012 for a stay in July 2012 | debbie g.Reviewed Aug 2, 2012Stayed Jul 2012

I love staying at Gulf Shores and I love Bender Realty.I would never go with another rental company.They are the friendliest,the best priced and always take care of anything you need.Our condo was not bad,we had three bedrooms and three baths which was great.I think the condo could be a little updated and it was not the cleanest and also they could of offered better utensils in the kitchen and maybe add another TV in the second bedroom.I would recommend this property to other people and I would stay again.

Rina L.

Arkansas, United States

“VERY DISAPPOINTED!”

Left on 07/16/2012 for a stay in July 2012 | Rina L.Reviewed Jul 16, 2012Stayed Jul 2012

We would not stay here again! We have been to the gulf many times and this was the worst condo we have ever stayed in ! It was dated, dirty and probably not a very safe place to stay. Most of the electrical outlets did not work (and we were told by the main. person from Bender he had requested permission from the owner to have a electrician come to fix already at some point in the past). The bedding was old, torn and the mattresses looked like they were 20 years old. The drapes were falling down because the rods were falling out of the sheet rock. There was a recliner in the living room that needs to be thrown in the dumpster! We moved it one evening and the floor underneath was NASTY! TV remotes had to be re-programmed The doors going out the balcony in one of the bedrooms were falling off the hinges. One almost fell on my daughter! Carpet is old and nasty, it at least could be cleaned. I CAN NOT BELIEVE WE PAID $1800 FOR THIS PLACE! I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD GET A REFUND OF AT LEAST THE "CLEANING FEE".Someone needs to take care of some repairs before anyone else stays there!

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